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Lionel Messi involvement with Inter Miami

Overview

Inter Miami is managing both the long-term future and immediate playing status of Lionel Messi. Regarding his post-career plans, Javier Asensi, the club’s president of business operations, stated that while current MLS rules prohibit Messi from being a co-owner while active, the club is preparing for him to become a shareholder immediately upon retirement. On the field, Messi recently returned to the starting lineup for a match against Nashville SC, marking his first start since the passing of his father, Jorge Messi. The match resulted in a 4-1 defeat for Inter Miami at Geodis Park. While Messi provided an assist for Telasco Segovia’s first-half equalizer, he had a difficult outing, including a yellow card and hitting both posts. Notably, Messi missed a penalty in the 23rd minute, which was saved by goalkeeper Brian Schwake. This miss represents his third consecutive failed penalty attempt dating back to the 2026 World Cup. Following the loss, Nashville SC holds a five-point lead over Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference standings. Inter Miami has since regained momentum, highlighted by a 7-1 victory over CF Montreal in which Messi scored four goals. This win ended a multi-game winless streak and moved the club to second in the Eastern Conference with 42 points. In his first appearance since announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team, Messi played in a Matchday 23 fixture against Atlanta United on September 5, 2026, recording two assists in a 2-2 draw. In a high-stakes Eastern Conference matchup at Nu Stadium, Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a 2-2 draw. On September 27, 2026, Inter Miami faced Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

Entities

Lionel Messi · Inter Miami CF · Inter Miami · Guillermo Hoyos · Rodrigo De Paul

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] Lionel Messi has scored 76 career free-kick goals.
[● 6 SOURCES] Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew in an MLS match.
[● 6 SOURCES] Lionel Messi will play his final match for the Argentina national team against Benin on October 6.
[● 5 SOURCES] Argentina is scheduled to play friendly matches against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin.
[● 5 SOURCES] Lionel Messi has reached 931 professional career goals.
[● 3 SOURCES] The matches against Bolivia and Burkina Faso will have a 50% stadium capacity due to sanctions.
[● 2 SOURCES] Messi avoided a red card despite footage appearing to show him stepping on Santiago Rodríguez's ankle.
[● 2 SOURCES] Messi is scheduled to play a farewell match for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew in an MLS match.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lionel Messi scored a free kick goal in the 32nd minute.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Josef Martínez scored a penalty for Columbus Crew in the 28th minute.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jamal Thiaré scored for Columbus Crew in the 52nd minute.

Timeline

27 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Lionel Messi scores free kick in Inter Miami loss to Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi scored a free kick for Inter Miami, but the team lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew. Messi also avoided a red card following a controversial incident during the match.
29 days ago

[SPORTS] 103 sources
Lionel Messi scores 76th free-kick goal amid Inter Miami loss and Argentina farewell plans
Lionel Messi scored his 76th career free-kick goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew, ahead of his scheduled farewell matches with the Argentina national team in October.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 63 sources
Inter Miami and Nashville SC draw 2-2 in MLS Eastern Conference clash
Lionel Messi scored his 99th goal for Inter Miami, but a late Sam Surridge brace secured a 2-2 draw for Nashville SC in a key MLS Eastern Conference clash.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Lionel Messi records two assists in Inter Miami's draw with Atlanta United
Lionel Messi provided two assists as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Atlanta United in his first match since retiring from international football.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 64 sources
Inter Miami and Atlanta United draw 2-2 in weather-delayed MLS match
Lionel Messi provided two assists as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Atlanta United in an MLS match delayed by severe weather. The result keeps Miami second in the Eastern Conference.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
Inter Miami CF draws 2-2 against Atlanta United
Inter Miami CF drew 2-2 against Atlanta United in an MLS matchup featuring Lionel Messi, who provided two assists despite Miami's defensive absences and a recent 7-1 win over Montreal.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
Nashville SC defeats Inter Miami 4-1 to lead Eastern Conference
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami CF 4-1, extending their lead at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference after a standout performance by Hany Mukhtar and a missed penalty by Lionel Messi.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 67 sources
Nashville SC defeats Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS clash
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1 in an MLS clash, extending their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi missed a penalty and provided one assist in his return to the starting lineup.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Lionel Messi slated to become Inter Miami shareholder after retirement
Inter Miami plans for Lionel Messi to become a club shareholder once he retires, despite current MLS rules barring ownership while he plays.

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